Correctional Behavioral Specialist I-Alexander Correctional
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Job Location:
Alexander County, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 32635 - 57117
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Agency
Adult CorrectionDivision
COO - OperationsJob Classification Title
Correctional Behavioral Specialist I (S)Position Number
Grade
NC05About Us
The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention protection and preparation as well as the care custody and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody healthcare and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration Health Services Rehabilitation & Reentry Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!
Description of Work
**This is a readvertisement for this position. Previous applicants will need to reapply.This position is located at Alexander Correctional Institution in Taylorsville North Carolina. Work in this class involves administering scoring and supervising psychological tests to offenders in a diagnostic/mental health setting. Work also involves counseling with offenders to establish the necessary rapport and attitudes that facilitate valid test results. Work may also include gathering relevant social criminal and mental health background information necessary to adequately interpret test results and prepare reports. Employees typically also have an assigned supportive counseling caseload designed to aid offenders adjustment to prison environment and their psychological functioning. Employees function as liaison with diagnostic and treatment staff and may serve on various committees relative to treatment.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range $32635.00 -$57117.00
Duties for this position include but are not limited to:
- Working knowledge of psychological principles and psychometric theory is required to properly administer and score individual and group psychological tests.
- Working knowledge of the causes of criminal behavior and the stresses offenders are subject to during incarceration is required.
- Working knowledge of crisis intervention and other supportive counseling techniques.
- Working knowledge of psychiatric diagnostic categories and the various behaviors associated with each is essential to recognize those offenders that require more intensive intervention.
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
- Ability to organize and prepare accurate records charts and reports and to analyze such information.
**This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) withState Benefits.
**Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.**
Note to Current State Employees:
State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as or lower than their current position. If selected for this position a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience funding availability and internal equity. Based upon these factors a pay increase MAY result.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelors degree in psychology or other human services field from an appropriately accredited institution with several classes in psychology or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Note: Positions being recruited specifically for diagnostics will require at least one year administering and/or conducting psychological testing.EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.
Recruiter:
Kelly T SneadEmail:
Required Experience:
IC
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